Choose a self-guided walking tour to explore iconic Fremantle tourist attractions, history, cultural heritage and the arts. Explore Fremantle works on iPhone and Android devices and you can connect to FREBytes free wifi in the CBD. Look for the 'tips' along the way for a bit of extra local knowledge and share your photos on social media #exploreFremantle.

Discovery trail

The Fremantle discovery trail takes in iconic tourist attractions such as Fremantle Markets, the Cappuccino Strip, Fremantle Prison, WA Maritime Museum as well as precincts and parks including the heritage listed West End and Esplanade Reserve. The trail takes around two hours but allow more time to stop at places along the way.

Length:5.78km

Time:1.22 hrs

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Walk with the Windsors

Belief in the greatness of the British Empire underlined the development of Walyalup to Fremantle. Since the Whadjuk Nyoongar people witnessed the arrival of the early settlers in 1829 many visitors have passed through Fremantle port.
Royal visitors created particular excitement; the port was decorated, the ‘West Australian’ published features on viewing vantage points and what to wear and how to behave with royalty.
The arrival, on Saturday 24 February 2018 of the Queen’s Relay Baton links Fremantle to the Commonwealth and in particular the XXI Commonwealth Games to be held on the Gold Coast, Queensland from 4 April to 15 April 2018. 'Walk with the Windsors' highlights the significance of the monarchy to Fremantle. Before you embark upon the walk, take 5 minutes to watch this news clip from Queen Elizabeth’s visit in 1954: Queen Elizabeth - 1954

Length:5.46km

Time:1.15 hrs

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Wedding Walk

Fremantle's historic buildings, breath taking beaches and creative, relaxed, and open-minded spirit is the reason why more and more couples are choosing to host their wedding day in this distinctly different city.
Travel at your own pace and enjoy the history and vibe of Freo as you embark on our self-guided, wedding open day around Fremantle's most iconic venues.
Mark your diaries for Sunday 14 October, 3pm-8pm, for the first ever Fremantle Wedding Walk!

Length:8.53km

Time:1.77 hrs

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Fremantle vintage shopping trail

Fremantle is home to the largest amount of retro and vintage stores per square foot. If you want something unique that sings ‘nostalgia’ you’re looking in the right place!
From beautifully curated vintage finds to that amazing discovery in the rummage basket, there are tonnes of shops for you to check out. So many, we’ve created a personal tour to find the treasures you’re looking for.

Length:2.54km

Time:31 mins

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Manjaree heritage trail

Manjaree is the name that the Whadjuk (local indigenous people) gave to the area around Fremantle near the limestone hill area at Arthur Head. In the local Whadjuk dialect it translates to “fair exchange”. Sites along this trail are of historical significance to the Whadjuk people.

Length:4.06km

Time:52 mins

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Pubs of past and present

There is so much history in each of these buildings... if only the walls could talk we’re sure many tales would be told. Take a stroll around the streets of Freo and enjoy learning about these pubs of past and present, while many are now being used for other purposes we’re sure you’ll find a couple to enjoy a refreshing beverage at along the way.

Length:3.73km

Time:46 mins

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Freo's street art

Fremantle has long been a cultural melting pot for the arts. This trail explores the street art in our city, the artistic careers that were born here and the international artists that have contributed to an urban street art collection. The trail is reviewed regularly however the nature of street art is temporary - let us know if you find new works or others that are no longer in place.
Cover image is an untitled artwork by Twoone (2015). Commissioned as part of PUBLIC, a project of art and ideas created by FORM. Artists gathered in Perth from to transform a cluster of distinctive urban neighbourhoods. Links: Twoone Instagram and Facebook, FORM PUBLIC 2015

Length:4.05km

Time:50 mins

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Creative Freo

This trail offers you a diverse mix of what near and dear to this City’s heart, the arts scene. Commence at Australia’s flagship puppet theatre and meander through contemporary and indigenous galleries, explore the Writers Walk, see artists at work, enjoy public artworks, view artisan wares before jumping on the Cat Bus to end your journey within the beautiful grounds of the Fremantle Arts Centre. To visit Fremantle and miss this trail would be to miss something fundamental to this City’s identity.

Length:3.61km

Time:45 mins

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Umbrella walking trail

Heritage highlights

The heritage highlights trail is a snapshot into Fremantle’s architectural and cultural heritage. Set aside a full day to get the most out of this trail; pour over the history centre's collection, wander through the West End, explore the WA Maritime Museum and Fremantle Prison and finish up at Fremantle Arts Centre or the Army Museum of Western Australia.

Length:6.00km

Time:1.26 hrs

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Multicultural Fremantle

Many cultures have contributed to Fremantle’s development, discover some of this abundant and diverse heritage on a walking tour of the city.

Length:6.54km

Time:1.36 hrs

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Literary trail

Incorporated in this trail is the Fremantle Writers Walk; a series of five art installations celebrating past and present local writers who have a deep connection to Fremantle. The totems, designed by local artist Bridget Norton, each display a selected passage of text from one of their books. Look for the glass viewing box on each totem which carries multiple layers of text and imagery. You’ll also explore some of Fremantle’s delightful bookstores, local history centre and a publishing house. The walking time is estimated at around 30 minutes but we think you’ll need to set aside a bit longer for a good browse at some stops.

Length:3.02km

Time:39 mins

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